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BBC to boost spend on TV and online content for kids
- July 04, 2017
This new shift in company policy comes about as YouTube has become the favorite brand of 70% of kids aged 6-12, according to the BBC annual report, and as the BBC fights to remain relevant in an increasingly digital landscape. Mr Hall's plan is created to "future-proof" the BBC from the challenge posed by Netflix , Amazon and Facebook. The plan recognises the iPlayer itself is need of an overhaul. (more...)
- July 04, 2017
This new shift in company policy comes about as YouTube has become the favorite brand of 70% of kids aged 6-12, according to the BBC annual report, and as the BBC fights to remain relevant in an increasingly digital landscape. Mr Hall's plan is created to "future-proof" the BBC from the challenge posed by Netflix , Amazon and Facebook. The plan recognises the iPlayer itself is need of an overhaul. (more...)
Samsung Bixby smart speaker in pipeline to rival Apple HomePod
- July 04, 2017
Unfortunately, the WSJ's report didn't include details about the smart speaker's specifications, nor did it provide a timeframe for when consumers can expect it to be released. The firm originally said the English-language Bixby would be complete - with full voice support - by the Spring, but one source stated that it's unlikely to be ready until the end of July. (more...)
- July 04, 2017
Unfortunately, the WSJ's report didn't include details about the smart speaker's specifications, nor did it provide a timeframe for when consumers can expect it to be released. The firm originally said the English-language Bixby would be complete - with full voice support - by the Spring, but one source stated that it's unlikely to be ready until the end of July. (more...)
Watch The First Four Minutes Of 'Spider-Man: Homecoming'
- July 04, 2017
What's more, Holland stated that Spider-Man could not be a part of the Venom standalone flick because of the fact that his character now exists in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Sony and Marvel Studios reached a deal in February 2015 to allow Spider-Man - a character to which Sony bought the rights to - be introduced into the MCU, with Holland cast in the role and first appearing in a cameo capacity in " Captain America: Civil War ". (more...)
- July 04, 2017
What's more, Holland stated that Spider-Man could not be a part of the Venom standalone flick because of the fact that his character now exists in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Sony and Marvel Studios reached a deal in February 2015 to allow Spider-Man - a character to which Sony bought the rights to - be introduced into the MCU, with Holland cast in the role and first appearing in a cameo capacity in " Captain America: Civil War ". (more...)
Mandana Karimi accuses husband Gaurav Gupta of domestic violence; files for divorce
- July 04, 2017
She met Gaurav Gupta through a common friend. The duo got married in a dreamy, fairytale ceremony on March 5, after a court marriage on January 26 this year. It seems that the application of Mandana also includes the names of the mother-in-law, father-in-law, and brother-in-law. She was also a part of movies like Kya Kool Hai Hum 3 and Bhaag Johnny . (more...)
- July 04, 2017
She met Gaurav Gupta through a common friend. The duo got married in a dreamy, fairytale ceremony on March 5, after a court marriage on January 26 this year. It seems that the application of Mandana also includes the names of the mother-in-law, father-in-law, and brother-in-law. She was also a part of movies like Kya Kool Hai Hum 3 and Bhaag Johnny . (more...)
Hot Dog Eating Contestants Step Up to the Scale
- July 04, 2017
Joey "Jaws" Chestnut , born in the hills of Kentucky but hailing from San Jose, CA, last year ate an astounding 70 hotdogs in 10 minutes and won back the mustard belt from Matt Stonie , who last year broke his 8-year stranglehold on the title only days after Chestnut's fiancee dumped him. (more...)
- July 04, 2017
Joey "Jaws" Chestnut , born in the hills of Kentucky but hailing from San Jose, CA, last year ate an astounding 70 hotdogs in 10 minutes and won back the mustard belt from Matt Stonie , who last year broke his 8-year stranglehold on the title only days after Chestnut's fiancee dumped him. (more...)
Ed Sheeran quits Twitter - Can't fathom why people dislike him so much
- July 04, 2017
Speaking to The Sun , our fave ginger revealed that while his account isn't deactivated, he won't be posting on the platform anymore, save for automatically generated Instagram posts. He also insists that he doesn't need Twitter to connect with people anyway. He added: "Anyway, great night, great atmosphere, family, friends, fun". (more...)
- July 04, 2017
Speaking to The Sun , our fave ginger revealed that while his account isn't deactivated, he won't be posting on the platform anymore, save for automatically generated Instagram posts. He also insists that he doesn't need Twitter to connect with people anyway. He added: "Anyway, great night, great atmosphere, family, friends, fun". (more...)
Fire kills girl at Syrian refugee camp in Lebanon
- July 04, 2017
Flames and thick clouds of black smoke rose on Sunday from the site near the town of Qab Elias , which is an hour's drive from the capital Beirut. This footage was shared by Beqaa News and is described as showing the fire at the camp. Save the Children Lebanon, a non-governmental organisation that assists refugees, said it was working to provide emergency support to the families and children affected by the latest blaze. (more...)
- July 04, 2017
Flames and thick clouds of black smoke rose on Sunday from the site near the town of Qab Elias , which is an hour's drive from the capital Beirut. This footage was shared by Beqaa News and is described as showing the fire at the camp. Save the Children Lebanon, a non-governmental organisation that assists refugees, said it was working to provide emergency support to the families and children affected by the latest blaze. (more...)
Anushka Sharma, Shahrukh Khan launch peppy song Beech Beech Mein from JHMS
- July 04, 2017
Directed by Imtiaz Ali , Jab Harry Met Sejal features SRK playing a tourist guide, Harinder Singh Nehra, while Anushka plays a Gujarati girl, Sejal Parikh. Shah Rukh looks absolutely steamy in a black leather jacket, while Anushka is raising the mercury in a golden and black sequined skirt-top combo. (more...)
- July 04, 2017
Directed by Imtiaz Ali , Jab Harry Met Sejal features SRK playing a tourist guide, Harinder Singh Nehra, while Anushka plays a Gujarati girl, Sejal Parikh. Shah Rukh looks absolutely steamy in a black leather jacket, while Anushka is raising the mercury in a golden and black sequined skirt-top combo. (more...)
Enzo Amore vs. Big Cass set for WWE Great Balls of Fire
- July 04, 2017
The build up, even from Monday's interview segment, has built this championship match to a new, and necessary level. - The show opened with Enzo Amore addressing the WWE Universe about Big Cass turning on him. Karma is something that rhymes with pitch. Double dropkick, Nia one on one with Sasha now, Sasha with dropkick sending Nia out of the ring. Business as usual on RAW . (more...)
- July 04, 2017
The build up, even from Monday's interview segment, has built this championship match to a new, and necessary level. - The show opened with Enzo Amore addressing the WWE Universe about Big Cass turning on him. Karma is something that rhymes with pitch. Double dropkick, Nia one on one with Sasha now, Sasha with dropkick sending Nia out of the ring. Business as usual on RAW . (more...)
Former Maryland coach charged with producing child porn has HIV
- July 04, 2017
Investigators searched Bell's work computer but didn't find anything suspicious. Bell admitted to being HIV positive after investigators concluded the instructional assistant abused "several males" at his house, on school property, and possibly other locations. (more...)
- July 04, 2017
Investigators searched Bell's work computer but didn't find anything suspicious. Bell admitted to being HIV positive after investigators concluded the instructional assistant abused "several males" at his house, on school property, and possibly other locations. (more...)
John Oliver Prepares America for the Trump Propaganda Assault to Come
- July 04, 2017
But in yesterday's edition of HBO's Last Week Tonight , the British comic took aim at Sinclair Broadcast Group-a lower-profile media giant, but one with, arguably, broader reach. Some of the Sinclair stations are rebelling against their parent company, like Seattle's KOMO, who air the more controversial "must-runs" in the 4 a.m. (more...)
- July 04, 2017
But in yesterday's edition of HBO's Last Week Tonight , the British comic took aim at Sinclair Broadcast Group-a lower-profile media giant, but one with, arguably, broader reach. Some of the Sinclair stations are rebelling against their parent company, like Seattle's KOMO, who air the more controversial "must-runs" in the 4 a.m. (more...)
Wimbledon: smooth transition for Nadal
- July 04, 2017
But at the same time I tell you, it's a tournament that you can go out very early. "It's a big change, I need to adjust my game". Donald Young will be Nadal's opponent in the second round. "Things sometimes go better, and things sometimes go worse". Fresh from winning his 10th French Open title last month, Nadal marked his 50th match at Wimbledon by crushing Millman in one hour and 46 minutes on Court One. (more...)
- July 04, 2017
But at the same time I tell you, it's a tournament that you can go out very early. "It's a big change, I need to adjust my game". Donald Young will be Nadal's opponent in the second round. "Things sometimes go better, and things sometimes go worse". Fresh from winning his 10th French Open title last month, Nadal marked his 50th match at Wimbledon by crushing Millman in one hour and 46 minutes on Court One. (more...)
George Hill Is Meeting With The Lakers Today
- July 04, 2017
ESPN's Ramona Shelburne provided a bit of extra context to how Hill might be utilized. Averaging 31.5 minutes per game previous year for the playoff-bound Jazz, Hill scored 16.9 points, pulled down 3.4 rebounds, dished 4.2 assists and registered one steal per game. (more...)
- July 04, 2017
ESPN's Ramona Shelburne provided a bit of extra context to how Hill might be utilized. Averaging 31.5 minutes per game previous year for the playoff-bound Jazz, Hill scored 16.9 points, pulled down 3.4 rebounds, dished 4.2 assists and registered one steal per game. (more...)
TV executive Jamie Horowitz abruptly fired from Fox Sports
- July 04, 2017
Daniel Petrocelli , an attorney with O'Melveny & Myers, which is representing Fox Sports, said in a statement that Horowitz's departure was "fully warranted", and he called the accusations by Horowitz's attorney "ill-informed and misguided". (more...)
- July 04, 2017
Daniel Petrocelli , an attorney with O'Melveny & Myers, which is representing Fox Sports, said in a statement that Horowitz's departure was "fully warranted", and he called the accusations by Horowitz's attorney "ill-informed and misguided". (more...)
Drake Bell mourns loss of ex-girlfriend Stevie Ryan
- July 04, 2017
Popular Video This young teenage singer was shocked when Keith Urban invited her on stage at his concert. It was after Simon struck back at Stevie that she made fun of his "moobs", asking about Farrah Abraham's man's cup size. It was later canceled after just two seasons. Ryan was born in Victorville, Calif., and moved to L.A.at the age of 19 to pursue entertainment. In an interview, she noted that the eventual popularity she did receive came with a lot of hate. (more...)
- July 04, 2017
Popular Video This young teenage singer was shocked when Keith Urban invited her on stage at his concert. It was after Simon struck back at Stevie that she made fun of his "moobs", asking about Farrah Abraham's man's cup size. It was later canceled after just two seasons. Ryan was born in Victorville, Calif., and moved to L.A.at the age of 19 to pursue entertainment. In an interview, she noted that the eventual popularity she did receive came with a lot of hate. (more...)
Size model calls out man who fat-shamed her on a flight
- July 03, 2017
So of course she looked. She said that in one of the texts, he wrote that the flight would not take off because of her weight. "Not only were the texts about me, but they were really mean and ugly, with even the recipient named "Linda" chiming back with shaming retorts". (more...)
- July 03, 2017
So of course she looked. She said that in one of the texts, he wrote that the flight would not take off because of her weight. "Not only were the texts about me, but they were really mean and ugly, with even the recipient named "Linda" chiming back with shaming retorts". (more...)
AAA: With increased holiday travelers, gas prices at 11-week low
- July 03, 2017
It's nearly an entire dollar less than the usual average prices over this holiday and what's more, for the first time in 17 years, Independence Day will bring cheaper gas prices than New Year's Day. Consumers can find gas for $2.00 or less at one out of every four gas stations in the country. In Honolulu, the average price is $2.90. Motorists in 94 Kansas communities are now enjoying average prices of $2 per gallon or less, AAA Kansas notes. (more...)
- July 03, 2017
It's nearly an entire dollar less than the usual average prices over this holiday and what's more, for the first time in 17 years, Independence Day will bring cheaper gas prices than New Year's Day. Consumers can find gas for $2.00 or less at one out of every four gas stations in the country. In Honolulu, the average price is $2.90. Motorists in 94 Kansas communities are now enjoying average prices of $2 per gallon or less, AAA Kansas notes. (more...)
Snoop Dogg admits to bootlegging Jay-Z's '4:44'
- July 03, 2017
According to new gossip coverage , 4:44 will pop up on at least one of TIDAL's biggest rival sites in the coming days. Fans who signed up for Tidal after the album dropped were met with a message that read , "JAY-Z 4:44 is only accessible to Sprint/ TIDAL customers and all TIDAL accounts established prior to June 26th during the exclusive period", Refinery 29 reports. (more...)
- July 03, 2017
According to new gossip coverage , 4:44 will pop up on at least one of TIDAL's biggest rival sites in the coming days. Fans who signed up for Tidal after the album dropped were met with a message that read , "JAY-Z 4:44 is only accessible to Sprint/ TIDAL customers and all TIDAL accounts established prior to June 26th during the exclusive period", Refinery 29 reports. (more...)
'It's a huge problem' Music festival is cancelled amid rape claims
- July 03, 2017
A large music festival in Sweden that has hosted artists such as Kanye West , Robbie Williams and Iron Maiden has called off next year's event after several reports of sexual abuse. Media outlets that obtained access to police reports about the alleged crimes said that they mentioned young Afghans as the perpetrators. The music festival said it had attempted to prevent rapes and sexual abuses but "some men - because we are talking about men - apparently can't behave". (more...)
- July 03, 2017
A large music festival in Sweden that has hosted artists such as Kanye West , Robbie Williams and Iron Maiden has called off next year's event after several reports of sexual abuse. Media outlets that obtained access to police reports about the alleged crimes said that they mentioned young Afghans as the perpetrators. The music festival said it had attempted to prevent rapes and sexual abuses but "some men - because we are talking about men - apparently can't behave". (more...)
Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them 2: filming begins
- July 03, 2017
Eddie Redmayne will reprise his leading role as Newt Scamander , while Johnny Depp will return as Gellert Grindelwald . However, the logline reads: "as he promised he would, Grindelwald has made a dramatic escape and has been gathering more followers to his cause - elevating wizards above all non-magical beings". (more...)
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- July 03, 2017
Eddie Redmayne will reprise his leading role as Newt Scamander , while Johnny Depp will return as Gellert Grindelwald . However, the logline reads: "as he promised he would, Grindelwald has made a dramatic escape and has been gathering more followers to his cause - elevating wizards above all non-magical beings". (more...)
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